Senior Coast Guard Leadership

Leaders are individuals who guide or direct in a course by showing the way. The Coast Guard senior leadership possess the highest standards of professionalism and personal integrity. This is exemplified in their adherence to the Coast Guard's core values of honor, respect, and devotion to duty. They strive to ensure that the Coast Guard can complete its missions and remain Semper Paratus, Always Ready.

Master Chief Petty Officer of the Coast Guard

Master Chief Steven W. Cantrell

The service's senior enlisted member, who advises the Commandant on enlisted military workforce policies,
advocate for military benefits and entitlements, enlisted mentor, and sounding board for select enlisted
administrative actions.

Chaplain of the Coast Guard

Captain Gregory N. Todd

The Chaplain of the Coast Guard advises the Commandant on religious support and promotes
the well-being of all personnel, manages Navy Chaplains assigned to the Coast Guard and ensures personnel and
families are provided the full continuum of pastoral care.

Commandant's Direction 2014
This document outlines the Coast Guard's value to the nation and provides the Commandant's plan to maintain the service as a unique instrument of national security.

Coast Guard Publication 1
This document describes who we are, what we do, where we came from, and where we’re going. It traces our history to
explain how we evolved into today's Coast Guard, protecting those on the sea, protecting the Nation against threats
delivered by sea, and protecting the sea itself.

Coast Guard Arctic Strategy
This document outlines the Coast Guard's intent to ensure maritime governance in the U.S. Arctic over the next 10 years by pursuing three key objectives: improving awareness, modernizing governance and broadening partnerships.

USCG Budget in Brief:
This document provides a look back at operational activities; the overview of Coast Guard programs, missions and strategic priorities; and the budget in brief.

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